Peanut Butter Jelly Bars Recipe

September 5, 2018 By Melissa13 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. Please read my disclosure page for more info.

Looking for an easy back to school treat? Be sure to check out this Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe. These PB&J bars are simple to make from scratch with just a few ingredients including, of course, everyone’s favorite….. peanut butter and jelly! We love that these easy peanut butter bars include your favorite jam or jelly. These chewy peanut butter bars are a satisfying after school treat or could be packed for lunch.

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars Instructions

Here are a few in process pictures of how to make the peanut butter cookie bars but be sure to scroll down for the full printable recipe. These easy peanut butter and jelly bars make such yummy peanut butter and jelly snacks for kids or even adults.

The first step is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees and then grease a 13×9 inch baking pan. After that you, mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy and well combined Next you add eggs, vanilla extract, and peanut butter and mix until it is all combined. After that, you add flour and baking powder to the mixture and mix until well combined.

Next spread 2/3 of the batter mixture onto the bottom of the pan as seen in the picture below.

The next step is to spread jam on top of the batter.

After that, all you need to do is crumble the remaining dough over the jam in small bits making sure to fully cover the jam and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Be sure to let the peanut butter and jelly bars cool before slicing This recipe is so simple to make that the kids will even love to help. You can make a variety of peanut butter bars by using different types of jelly and even peanut butter.

This recipe will be a sure hit in our house. I’m always hearing my kids ask for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Now I can give then bars and skip the whole work of making the sandwiches. Love this idea! I would love it for you to link up at tonights Throw Back Thursday link party if you get the chance!

These look like they would be ab it healthier than an actual peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Plus, these can be made ahead without getting soggy! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

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